
cjacek
Analogue Enthusiast
WHOMEVER WILL BID ON THIS THING, READ CAREFULLY!
Guys,
This is the tops (along with the 58 and the ATR series) when it comes to 8 track 1/2". (No, it's not my auction and I'm not affiliated in any way to the seller).
http://cgi.ebay.com/TASCAM-48-OB-PR...ryZ41480QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This thing looks virtually unused (as judged by tape path wear) and I'd easily pay TWICE over what a 38 goes for. It is for this reason I must warn the potential bidder to either pick this recorder up in person (even a longish drive) or INSIST that the seller box this thing properly and STRAP IT TO A PALLET and ship freight. This is no joke. IT WILL GET DAMAGED OTHERWISE. I'm especially wary 'cause this is the exact seller who, last year, sold me a mint TASCAM 22, which was damaged in transit. To my horror, he still describes his packing methods as per the exact way my unit was packed. Styrofoam panels on each side, no matter how thick, will NOT save this recorder from repeated 6 foot drops.
Guys, again, insist on having it packed and strapped to a pallet. Do your part, even if you have to help with the process but do so if you plan to bid on this thing. I'm telling you again, that chances are overwhelming that this beautiful (and rather rare) recorder will get damaged if it ships another way.
If the seller is not helpful, just tell him to box it up, using the methods he describes and YOU arrange a freight company which picks up the box and straps it to a pallet and ships it to you. Whatever it takes, get this done.
Good luck.
~Daniel
Guys,
This is the tops (along with the 58 and the ATR series) when it comes to 8 track 1/2". (No, it's not my auction and I'm not affiliated in any way to the seller).
http://cgi.ebay.com/TASCAM-48-OB-PR...ryZ41480QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This thing looks virtually unused (as judged by tape path wear) and I'd easily pay TWICE over what a 38 goes for. It is for this reason I must warn the potential bidder to either pick this recorder up in person (even a longish drive) or INSIST that the seller box this thing properly and STRAP IT TO A PALLET and ship freight. This is no joke. IT WILL GET DAMAGED OTHERWISE. I'm especially wary 'cause this is the exact seller who, last year, sold me a mint TASCAM 22, which was damaged in transit. To my horror, he still describes his packing methods as per the exact way my unit was packed. Styrofoam panels on each side, no matter how thick, will NOT save this recorder from repeated 6 foot drops.
Guys, again, insist on having it packed and strapped to a pallet. Do your part, even if you have to help with the process but do so if you plan to bid on this thing. I'm telling you again, that chances are overwhelming that this beautiful (and rather rare) recorder will get damaged if it ships another way.
If the seller is not helpful, just tell him to box it up, using the methods he describes and YOU arrange a freight company which picks up the box and straps it to a pallet and ships it to you. Whatever it takes, get this done.
Good luck.
~Daniel